Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Needed in MD

Job Description

Our client in Maryland is seeking a dedicated Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment. This role involves covering an inpatient rehab unit Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, focusing on patient care, charting, and managing admissions and discharges for a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Cover the inpatient rehab unit
• Prepare notes and round with the physician partner
• Share charting responsibilities with the physician
• Handle admission and discharge orders, typically two of each daily
• Follow up with patients as needed
• Care for an older patient population, often including limb salvage, foot injury, and dialysis patients
• Engage in inpatient rehab programs covering amputation, brain injury, cancer, cardiac, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, and stroke rehabilitation
• No screening or consult responsibilities are required

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• EMR: Cerner
• Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation unit
• Average census is 34 patients per day, with a high end of 40
• Work in a doc/APP pairing, responsible for approximately 10-12 patients per day

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities